People say it's hard at the top, but it's even harder at the bottom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Struggling at a low position in life or hierarchy is more difficult than maintaining a high one.
- In plain terms
- It is harder to start at the bottom than to stay at the top.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the unique hardships of starting out.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is climbing harder than staying?
- What makes the bottom so difficult?
Another view
High positions often carry hidden pressures not visible from below.
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